clary

[ klair-ee ]

noun

, plural clar·ies.

1. any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.

clary

/ ˈklɛərɪ /

noun

1. any of several European plants of the genus Salvia, having aromatic leaves and blue flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

Word History and Origins

Origin of clary¹

before 1000; Middle English clare, sclari, Old English slarege < Medieval Latin sclareia

Word History and Origins

Origin of clary¹

C14: from earlier sclarreye, from Medieval Latin sclareia, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Some of my favorite combinations have been orange and sandalwood with poppy seeds, lavender and clary sage with dried lavender blossoms, and rosemary and cedar wood with dried thyme.

From Salon

“I picked some mulberries and pet baby goats. My visit was cut short by the curfew, but I went home with eggs and clary sage.”

From New York Times

For example, the toner is made of water, organic apple cider vinegar, organic witch hazel, organic clary sage oil and organic sandalwood oil.

From Los Angeles Times

The Recover pod is a soothing combo of clary sage, eucalyptus, and peppermint that may ease your pain after a long week at work, a late night out or a bad cold.

From Salon

The scent is a blend of bergamot and lemon water, with an atomic heart of lavender buds, geranium and clary sage.

From Los Angeles Times